Contractors and Services

Companies that perform on-site conservation work in the UK as either general conservators or specialists. Also companies providing specialist services to conservation.

AABC A UK register of architects accredited for their knowledge and experience in the care and conservation of historic or listed buildings. Includes directory of members, constitution and application form.

Acorn Lead Roofing Lead roof installation, repair and restoration specialists. Photographs, descriptions of work undertaken. Also supplies lead garden ornaments.

AJ Winter Restoration and conservation of contemporary, eco and listed buildings using environmentally friendly and carbon-neutral products. Advice on consent and building regulations. Includes projects and datasheets.

Albarius Limited Specialists in the restoration and conservation of plasterwork to historic buildings. Service details and portfolio.

All Timber Infestation and Consultancy Services Ltd Independent surveyors for timber and damp problems. Also provides support for litigation issues. Includes a full description of fungal decay and damp-producing mechanisms, and a description of the treatments.

Artika Traditional Plasterers Consultancy and all aspects of ornamental and traditional lime plastering, from design through to installation, operating throughout the UK. Illustrated catalogue.

Back to Earth Repair and restoration of cob buildings. Description and history of cob, seasonal problems, project image gallery.

Brickwork Conservation Andy Mann of Tenterden in Kent specialises in the preservation of old buildings using lime mortars and plasters. Conservation guidance and personal background.

Building Conservation Services Consultants for conservation and heritage management. UK-based, serving Europe and Asia. Also suppliers of conservation products. Past projects are described and illustrated.

Bullen Conservation Specialising in all aspects of building conservation, restoration and facade cleaning. Includes testimonials and project gallery.

CWO Cathedral Works Organisation specialises in masonry repair and restoration. Also suppliers of stone and repair of brickwork, lead work, stained glass and roofing. Includes company news and projects.

David Ball Restoration Limited Cleaning and repair of stone, brick, stucco and terracotta facades. Services include visual survey, materials analysis, drawings and project planning. Includes descriptions of methods and photographs.

Decadet Non-destructive inspection of timber frames using micro-drilling. Illustrated discussion of frame problems, survey techniques and current research projects.

Dolmen Building Conservation Craftsmen and professionals providing a range of traditional products and conservation services. Specialists in vernacular and ecological building materials. Includes product list and project gallery.

Dorothea Restorations Restoration and conservation of structural and architectural metalwork. Includes a portfolio of completed projects.

Edward Blake Regeneration, refurbishment and conservation of historic and unusual buildings. Based in the Cotswolds. Details of current projects.

Fairhaven All aspects of stone conservation, including masonry, carving and sculpture. Also providing laboratory services including environmental monitoring and analyses of materials such as mortars, salts and paint layers. Project image galleries, discussion of cleaning methods.

FM Restoration Limited Stone restoration, facade cleaning, graffiti removal and general building conservation expertise. Case studies and a description of their safe working practice.

Hirst Conservation Conservation and restoration of historic architecture and decorative schemes. Also supplies materials to the restoration industry. Includes project portfolio, areas of expertise and descriptions of facade cleaning systems.

John Ford Inglenook Restorations A family business specialising in conservation and restorations, including investigation of smoking problems and the supply of hearth accessories. 'Before and after' photo gallery.

L.D.C. Restoration Ltd. Stone conservation and restoration, specialising in churches, historic buildings as well as new build. Portfolio included.

Laing Traditional Masonry Masonry and plaster conservation, based in Aberdeenshire. Case studies and details of training and recruitment philosophy.

Listed building restoration Listed building restoration from recording and planning through to works using traditional materials. Photo galleries illustrating services and projects.

London Stone Conservation Specialist stone conservators working on historic and contemporary architecture. Illustrated service details and project image galleries.

Magenta Building Conservation Ltd Stonemasonry and complete repair works to historical and ecclesiastical buildings. Includes a project portfolio and descriptions of grouting and heavy lifting techniques.

Mann Williams Consulting civil and structural engineers for the appraisal and restoration of old buildings. Describes the practice using images and case studies.

Minerva Stone Conservation Stonemasons, stone conservators and lime mortar specialists. Experienced in materials of South and South-West England, especially cob. Includes current and completed project descriptions with photographs and several articles on the use of lime.

N.F. Coverdale Ltd Renovation builders, based in Norwich. Site includes testimonials and a description of services.

Stone Technical Services Restoration and conservation of high structure buildings, including roofing repairs, steeples, tower and church restoration. Case Studies, testimonials and company news articles.

Stone Technical Services Restoration and conservation of churches, monuments and historic buildings in London and the South East. News pages, case studies and details of services including high structure surveys, lightning protection, bird deterrents and leadwork.

Stonehealth Machinery and products for restoration and conservation projects. Operator of the Approved Register for users of the JOS/TORC and DOFF systems.

Stonewest Ltd. Traditional and modern repair in the fields of restoration, conservation and stone masonry. Includes service descriptions, news and project portfolio.

Strachey & Strachey Conservation Specialists in stone and plaster conservation and skilled in the repair of historic buildings and monuments. Company profile, specialist techniques, case studies and work in progress.

The Green Oak Carpentry Company Construction of timber frame houses, conservatories, garages and bridges and the repair of historic buildings. Details of domestic and public projects, information for architects and engineers and a gallery of awards.

The Lime Directory A list of contractors specialising in lime-based skills, organised by local authority area.

The Lime Plastering Co. Offers a range of services including lime and modern plastering, rendering and lath and plaster work. Project galleries.

The Thatching & Building Company Care, repair, construction and thatching of timber framed properties using traditional building skills such as green oak framing and lime plastering. Site includes a comprehensive gallery of projects.

Timothy Williams (Builders) Ltd. Renovation and refurbishment of domestic property and the installation of purpose-made joinery. Covering The Cotswolds and Central London. Details of services are described with photographs and drawings.

Tony Graham and Co. Conservation of period property in Wiltshire. Includes description of services, articles and the company's approach to repair and maintenance.

Ward & Co. Consultants and building contractors, suppliers of traditional materials. Conservators specialising in repair of churches and listed buildings. Includes lists of completed work.

White and Reid Offers sympathetic repair and refurbishment of period properties using lime plasters and natural paints. Based in London. Details include types of wall finish, concrete countertops and lime applications.